What is your opinion on the hobby's status?

[Myka]

I don`t think the hobby is slowing down; I think it`s changing, as all things do. In the economy there are ups and downs and a few plateaus. Our hobby is usually a reflection of the economy, and it is different in each country. Our economy is challenged right now because of the strength of the US dollar right now. This too will change.

I think that people tend to notice when things are down more than they notice when things are up. Such as, this time of year people tend to move their interests outside so you see lots of tank shutdowns. Then you see threads like this.

Canada is on a bit of a down slope right now because of the US dollar, but in the US the hobby is as strong as everas shown by continuing increase in attendance at the various large trade shows like MACNA, Reefapalooza, MAX, Coral Con, etc.

Originally Posted by gobytron

Almost everything posted here is from a business perspective.

Mostly it is hobbyists trying to imagine a business perspective.